The 22-year-old forward has netted four goals in his last two matches for the Lilywhites, after struggling through the early part of the season, and Merson believes that the way in which he has responded to adversity shows just how talented he is.

The former Arsenal forward also suggests that he would not be surprised to see Manchester United come in for Kane in the January transfer window, after ESPN reportedthe Red Devils’ interest in the England international.

“I think he’d be a good fit,” he said. “He’s a real, real good centre-forward. It wouldn’t surprise me [if he went to Manchester United].

“It depends on how much he is. Would United want to pay £50 millon? I’m not sure, but I’m a big fan of him.

“You know what you’re going to get with Harry Kane. He’s a centre-forward that works very hard, he wants to learn and he listens. And what he does do, he hits the target more often than not.

John Verrall

John is a sports journalism graduate from Staffordshire University. He is a huge football fan and a minute-by-minute writer for UEFA.com, as well as being a freelance writer for Sports New Media. John has also seen his work been published by the likes of The Guardian, World Soccer and Shoot Magazine over the course of his bourgeoning journalism career so far. He has a particular expertise in all things to do with the Football League – and is a passionate Peterborough United fan.